Recycled Plastics Packaging

What Are Recycled Plastics?

Recycled plastics—like rPET, rHDPE, rLDPE, and others—are made from post-consumer or post-industrial plastic waste that’s been collected, cleaned, and reprocessed into new packaging materials. Instead of producing virgin plastic from fossil fuels, recycled plastic gives a second life to bottles, containers, films, and bags already in circulation.

They offer the same durability, flexibility, and appearance as traditional plastic, but with significantly less environmental impact.

How Are They Made?

Plastic items (like bottles or containers) are sorted, cleaned, shredded, and melted into small pellets. These pellets are then reformed into packaging through extrusion, blow molding, or injection molding, depending on the type of product being created. Each recycled plastic type (rPET, rHDPE, etc.) has its own reprocessing method and application.

Some recycled plastics are even blended with virgin materials to improve strength or food safety compliance.

Why Does It Matter?

Recycled plastics help keep plastic out of landfills and oceans, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and cut carbon emissions compared to virgin plastic production. While not biodegradable, they extend the life cycle of existing plastic and support a more circular economy.

For brands that need plastic’s performance but want to reduce their footprint, recycled plastic offers a more responsible way forward, especially when combined with clear labeling and consumer education around recyclability.

Best Use Case:
Bottles, containers, jars, tubes, and flexible packaging, commonly used in beverages, cosmetics, cleaning products, and personal care.

Eco-Benefits:

• Reduces landfill waste and plastic pollution

• Uses less energy and raw materials than virgin plastic

• Supports circular systems and closed-loop recycling

• Reduces carbon emissions during production

Printing Capabilities:
Excellent. rPET and rHDPE can be screen printed, digitally printed, or labeled using eco-friendly adhesives. Clear and opaque finishes are both available, offering high customizability.